Latest reviews in Carrickfergus, United Kingdom

Brown Cow Inn - by charly666

charly666 — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:41:16 +0000

Review by charly666

Rating: 5.00GREAT FOOD, REALLY VARIED MENU BUT INTERIOR IS EQUIVALENT TO A BLUE RINSE SALON IN THE HAIRDRESSING WORLD.GREAT FOOD, REALLY VARIED MENU BUT INTERIOR IS EQUIVALENT TO A BLUE RINSE SALON IN THE HAIRDRESSING WORLD.

Windrose Bar & Restaurant - by charly666

charly666 — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:34:36 +0000

Review by charly666

Rating: 2.00

Tags: standard pub food, live music, relaxed

NICE PLACE, BEST LOCATION IN CARRICKFERGUS, VERY RELAXING BUT THE MENU IS A MEDIOCRE PIECE OF ART. WHO IS THE CHEF UP THERE ? . WHAT A PITY.NICE PLACE, BEST LOCATION IN CARRICKFERGUS, VERY RELAXING BUT THE MENU IS A MEDIOCRE PIECE OF ART. WHO IS THE CHEF UP THERE ? . WHAT A PITY.

Brewers Fayre - A Good Family Restaurant by murph1892

murph1892 — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:35:36 +0000

Review by murph1892

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 08708506308

I had been told to try this place by a member of my family and I was not disappointed.
It has wide variety on its menu to choose from, all at reasonable prices and caters well for children both with food and play (as there is a soft play area).
The portions are plentiful and is nice place to sit in with a nice view situated clos to Carrick Harbour/Castle.
I would definitely go back here again.I had been told to try this place by a member of my family and I was not disappointed.
It has wide variety on its menu to choose from, all at reasonable prices and caters well for children both with food and play (as there is a soft play area).
The portions are plentiful and is nice place to sit in with a nice view situated clos to Carrick Harbour/Castle.
I would definitely go back here again.

Knockagh Lodge - by steve5681

steve5681 — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:09:54 +0000

Review by steve5681

Rating: 4.00

Tags: good value, family & home feel, british

I have been to the Knockagh Lodge many times and have found it to be a very enjoyable night.I have only ever had 1 bad moment where the waitress gave my med to well done steak to a friend and i got his rear steak to which my friend ate both and i got a new steak for free plus a free round of drinksI have been to the Knockagh Lodge many times and have found it to be a very enjoyable night.I have only ever had 1 bad moment where the waitress gave my med to well done steak to a friend and i got his rear steak to which my friend ate both and i got a new steak for free plus a free round of drinks

Golden Chip - Not Very Good by davidg631

davidg631 — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:32:17 +0000

Review by davidg631

Rating: 2.00

Tags: cheap eat, british

Food very greasy and chippy smells like alcohol. Chips too crispy and hard.Food very greasy and chippy smells like alcohol. Chips too crispy and hard.

Dragon Inn - Great Chinese! by davidg631

davidg631 — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:23:16 +0000

Review by davidg631

Rating: 5.00

Tags: chinese, good value, family & home feel

One of the best Chinese restaurants in Northern Ireland! Great Service both sit in and carry out. Carry-out is very quick!One of the best Chinese restaurants in Northern Ireland! Great Service both sit in and carry out. Carry-out is very quick!

Moghul 3 In 1 - Moghul 3 In 1 by davidg631

davidg631 — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:16:07 +0000

Review by davidg631

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 028-93361992

Tags: european, indian, kebabs

I had a Chicken Pakora kebab in Naan Bread with salad, onions and garlic mayo. It was delicious! I would recommend it to anyone. Service was fantastic!I had a Chicken Pakora kebab in Naan Bread with salad, onions and garlic mayo. It was delicious! I would recommend it to anyone. Service was fantastic!

Papa Browns - Superb dining!!!!! by dr_kris

dr_kris — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:57:07 +0000

Review by dr_kris

Rating: 0.00what a nite out! me,my wife and friends always choose to go to papa browns as there is always a buzz in the atmosphere there and the food is amazing espeically the chilli chicken and the specials they put on at the weekend- this weekend i had the crispy half roast duck 10/10!!! and the apple pie for dessert was wonderful!what a nite out! me,my wife and friends always choose to go to papa browns as there is always a buzz in the atmosphere there and the food is amazing espeically the chilli chicken and the specials they put on at the weekend- this weekend i had the crispy half roast duck 10/10!!! and the apple pie for dessert was wonderful!

Dobbins Inn Hotel - Worth a visit by ONscotland

ONscotland — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:16:18 +0000

Review by ONscotland

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 028 93351905

Website: www.dobbinsinnhotel.co.uk

Tags: traditional pub, relaxed, friendly

Just popped in here after a visit to Carrickfergus Castle for a Guinness. Really lovely - it's got a wonderful sense of history and really nice staff. The Inn is the white building at the centre of the photograph - across the road from Wetherspoon's "Central Bar"Just popped in here after a visit to Carrickfergus Castle for a Guinness. Really lovely - it's got a wonderful sense of history and really nice staff. The Inn is the white building at the centre of the photograph - across the road from Wetherspoon's "Central Bar"

Delacys - since been under new managment by wackyjacky

wackyjacky — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:45:44 +0000

Review by wackyjacky

Rating: 4.00

Tags: cosy, good brew, quiet & relaxed

i found delaceys a few years ago was run down, it is now under new management and the food is superb, i had a fry it was really nice and it used 2 b self service its now table service which is far better, nice cafe and quite cheap for food :)i found delaceys a few years ago was run down, it is now under new management and the food is superb, i had a fry it was really nice and it used 2 b self service its now table service which is far better, nice cafe and quite cheap for food :)

Wilsons Plaice - Fresh n' Chrispy by Jim_Bob

Jim_Bob — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:16:37 +0000

Review by Jim_Bob

Rating: 0.00

Tags: fresh, quality

As a fairly new arrival, openned about a year now, Wilsons is a great success due mainly to the quality of the food; Lovely fresh flakey fish and served with chips done to perfection.
You may have to wait a little while after placing your order but that's because everything is freshly prepared, as it should!
Ample portions are served up too; so how can you beat that both quality and quantiy!As a fairly new arrival, openned about a year now, Wilsons is a great success due mainly to the quality of the food; Lovely fresh flakey fish and served with chips done to perfection.
You may have to wait a little while after placing your order but that's because everything is freshly prepared, as it should!
Ample portions are served up too; so how can you beat that both quality and quantiy!

Wetherspoons plc - Cheap and Cheerful shame about the weekend crowd by johnnyutah66

johnnyutah66 — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:45:50 +0000

Review by johnnyutah66

Rating: 2.00

Tags: relaxed, standard pub food, beer garden

Fantasic location, smack bang right in the middle of High Street in Carrickfergus. Food served is basic and not exactly cooked to Gordon Ramsey standards but is perfectly edible, and for the price there is definately no place for complaints. Drink prices are simply the cheapest in the area, usualy by a huge margin per round. As such though, this is where the problem comes in. At the weekends especially the crowd can be rough, get in before 9 o'clock for a cheap family meal you'll be fine. Any time after this be aware there may be intimdating crowds of 18 - 21 year olds outside and the odd scuffle breaking out with Bouncers.Check out the mid week offers like Curry nights or Steak night - fantastic value for money for a quick cheap and hassle free mid week family meal. The Desert range is not amazing though, and perhaps could be expandedFantasic location, smack bang right in the middle of High Street in Carrickfergus. Food served is basic and not exactly cooked to Gordon Ramsey standards but is perfectly edible, and for the price there is definately no place for complaints. Drink prices are simply the cheapest in the area, usualy by a huge margin per round. As such though, this is where the problem comes in. At the weekends especially the crowd can be rough, get in before 9 o'clock for a cheap family meal you'll be fine. Any time after this be aware there may be intimdating crowds of 18 - 21 year olds outside and the odd scuffle breaking out with Bouncers.Check out the mid week offers like Curry nights or Steak night - fantastic value for money for a quick cheap and hassle free mid week family meal. The Desert range is not amazing though, and perhaps could be expanded

Pizza Hut - Terrible service by johnnyutah66

johnnyutah66 — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:37:48 +0000

Review by johnnyutah66

Rating: 2.00Every single time I have been in here, and I keep going back thinking this time It will be better, the service has been diabolical. The time from when you take your seat to the time your order is taken can be as long as 25 - 30 minutes. Then it's a further 30 minutes until your food arrives. Also this franchise doesn't run some of the promotions Pizza Hut runs in some of its' other locations so If you've seen an ad on tv and thats what has driven you there to try it, double check before ordering as deals may not be the same or available at all. Generally when the food eventually arrives it is of the usual medium standard that Pizza Huts everywhere offer. Only restaurant in Carrickfergus to offer free drinks refills. As this is such common place in the states it is still hard to believe we as consumers let restaurants get away with not giving us the same deal north maericans avail of.Every single time I have been in here, and I keep going back thinking this time It will be better, the service has been diabolical. The time from when you take your seat to the time your order is taken can be as long as 25 - 30 minutes. Then it's a further 30 minutes until your food arrives. Also this franchise doesn't run some of the promotions Pizza Hut runs in some of its' other locations so If you've seen an ad on tv and thats what has driven you there to try it, double check before ordering as deals may not be the same or available at all. Generally when the food eventually arrives it is of the usual medium standard that Pizza Huts everywhere offer. Only restaurant in Carrickfergus to offer free drinks refills. As this is such common place in the states it is still hard to believe we as consumers let restaurants get away with not giving us the same deal north maericans avail of.

Indian Ocean Restaurant - Great for a sit in meal by johnnyutah66

johnnyutah66 — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:29:07 +0000

Review by johnnyutah66

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 028 9335 5422

Website: http://www.indianoceangroup.co.uk

Tags: romantic, indian, good value

If you are looking for an Indian meal in a more formal setting the Indian Ocean is a great choice. Out of the two sit in restaurants in the Carrickfergus area this one is by far the better. The decor is excellent, very classy and perfectly styled to the restaurant. The menu has everythingon it that you would hope to find in an Indian restaurant. Friendly and efficient staff who are only too happy to explain any item on the menu that you may not be sure of. The menu has a star rating for the hotness of currys, so people who may not be as knowledgeable as others can still make an informed choice. Try the Kingfisher beer, 've never been able to find it anywhere else other than Indian restaurants, crips and clear with such a plesant after taste well worth trying. An average meal including wine for three courses would usually come to between Â£18 - Â£20. Huge portions every time I've eaten here and every time I try to try something new.If you are looking for an Indian meal in a more formal setting the Indian Ocean is a great choice. Out of the two sit in restaurants in the Carrickfergus area this one is by far the better. The decor is excellent, very classy and perfectly styled to the restaurant. The menu has everythingon it that you would hope to find in an Indian restaurant. Friendly and efficient staff who are only too happy to explain any item on the menu that you may not be sure of. The menu has a star rating for the hotness of currys, so people who may not be as knowledgeable as others can still make an informed choice. Try the Kingfisher beer, 've never been able to find it anywhere else other than Indian restaurants, crips and clear with such a plesant after taste well worth trying. An average meal including wine for three courses would usually come to between Â£18 - Â£20. Huge portions every time I've eaten here and every time I try to try something new.

Moghul Indian Carryout - Best kebabs in Carrickfergus by johnnyutah66

johnnyutah66 — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:00:54 +0000

Review by johnnyutah66

Rating: 4.00Easily the best Kebabs In the Carrickfergus area. Large portions are the norm right accross their range of dishes. Prices are reasonable and delivery times are very good even at busy weekend periods. Popadoms free with most curry dishes, and salad comes free with most kebabs. Mango chutney from here is especially good and I can also recommend the house sauce for Kebabs. Wide range of Nan Bread choices available and they are huge. Often one Chicken Jalfrazi meal is enough for 2 people to eat and be full. Don't let the downmarket appearance fool you - it does look like a bit of a dump from the outside but the hygiene standards are very high. Parking can be a problem due to its location on busy and resedential Ellis street but take advantage of the home delievery option and this won't be a problem for youEasily the best Kebabs In the Carrickfergus area. Large portions are the norm right accross their range of dishes. Prices are reasonable and delivery times are very good even at busy weekend periods. Popadoms free with most curry dishes, and salad comes free with most kebabs. Mango chutney from here is especially good and I can also recommend the house sauce for Kebabs. Wide range of Nan Bread choices available and they are huge. Often one Chicken Jalfrazi meal is enough for 2 people to eat and be full. Don't let the downmarket appearance fool you - it does look like a bit of a dump from the outside but the hygiene standards are very high. Parking can be a problem due to its location on busy and resedential Ellis street but take advantage of the home delievery option and this won't be a problem for you

The Joymount Arms - Bad crowd can let it down. by johnnyutah66

johnnyutah66 — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:44:03 +0000

Review by johnnyutah66

Rating: 3.00

Tags: friendly, beer garden, standard pub food

On paper The Joymount Arms or "Ownies" as it is more commonly known around town should be the best bar in Carrickfergus. Recently underwent a refit that must have cost an absolute fortune in order to prepare for the smoking ban. The smoking area at the rear of the building is fantastic with an open fire for the winter months, plenty of seating and patio heaters as well as plenty of cover to keep the rain off. Excellent video juke box if you like a bit of backround music with your pint. Good range of domestic and international beers on draft as well as the usual spirts , wine and bottled beer selections. The main drawback is the bad crowd it gathers. Trouble breaks out outside it almost every night. I have even seen one of the bouncers attack a punter, for the punter to then be thrown out. By all means go in during the day - but avoid like the plague at nights and especially weekend nights.On paper The Joymount Arms or "Ownies" as it is more commonly known around town should be the best bar in Carrickfergus. Recently underwent a refit that must have cost an absolute fortune in order to prepare for the smoking ban. The smoking area at the rear of the building is fantastic with an open fire for the winter months, plenty of seating and patio heaters as well as plenty of cover to keep the rain off. Excellent video juke box if you like a bit of backround music with your pint. Good range of domestic and international beers on draft as well as the usual spirts , wine and bottled beer selections. The main drawback is the bad crowd it gathers. Trouble breaks out outside it almost every night. I have even seen one of the bouncers attack a punter, for the punter to then be thrown out. By all means go in during the day - but avoid like the plague at nights and especially weekend nights.

O'Neill's Home Bakery - Best Fry In Carrick by johnnyutah66

johnnyutah66 — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:02:16 +0000

Review by johnnyutah66

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 028 93351546

Tags: cosy, good brew, proper food

Absolutely outstanding for value for money and quality of food. The Ulster Frys are out of this world and even a large fry is under 4 quid, almost unheard of in this day and age. Free tomato or brown sauce, which may sound petty to mention, but it does wind me up to have to pay for such basic condiments in other restaurants. The Irish Stew is also fantastic and comes highly recommended. Friendly and efficient staff, who always seem happy to see you een at the weekends when it is extremely busy. The only drawback is the size of the seating area. The cafe itself is tiny just due to space constraints, but please don't let lack of seating put you off the food really is excellent.Absolutely outstanding for value for money and quality of food. The Ulster Frys are out of this world and even a large fry is under 4 quid, almost unheard of in this day and age. Free tomato or brown sauce, which may sound petty to mention, but it does wind me up to have to pay for such basic condiments in other restaurants. The Irish Stew is also fantastic and comes highly recommended. Friendly and efficient staff, who always seem happy to see you een at the weekends when it is extremely busy. The only drawback is the size of the seating area. The cafe itself is tiny just due to space constraints, but please don't let lack of seating put you off the food really is excellent.

Victoria Hot Spot - Chips & More! by Jim_Bob

Jim_Bob — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:48:07 +0000

Review by Jim_Bob

Rating: 3.00This is a goog chippy! With nice freshly prepared fish and chips along with the other selaction that you would expect; burgers, pasties, sausages and other "sides" as required.
Does a good trade especially around teatime which in itself is a reccommendation and also ensures that there stuff is prepared just for you.
You will enjoy their stuff and get healthy portions. (Maybe healthy is the wrong word in this context but you knoww what I mean)This is a goog chippy! With nice freshly prepared fish and chips along with the other selaction that you would expect; burgers, pasties, sausages and other "sides" as required.
Does a good trade especially around teatime which in itself is a reccommendation and also ensures that there stuff is prepared just for you.
You will enjoy their stuff and get healthy portions. (Maybe healthy is the wrong word in this context but you knoww what I mean)

KFC - Chicken or Not by Jim_Bob

Jim_Bob — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:56:22 +0000

Review by Jim_Bob

Rating: 2.00This branch is typical of the KFC food outlets that are available just about everywhere. Easily accessible as its on the main Belfast Road beside a Maxol filling station and a collection of other restaurants and shops.
Provide typical Kentucky Fried fare which should look and taste great but in my experience tents to fall shoort of expectations. This outlet is no better or worse than any other KFC's so if you like them you'll like this one.
Just wish they would produce on thei rown promises!This branch is typical of the KFC food outlets that are available just about everywhere. Easily accessible as its on the main Belfast Road beside a Maxol filling station and a collection of other restaurants and shops.
Provide typical Kentucky Fried fare which should look and taste great but in my experience tents to fall shoort of expectations. This outlet is no better or worse than any other KFC's so if you like them you'll like this one.
Just wish they would produce on thei rown promises!

Courtyard Coffe House - Light Lunch and Tempting Cakes by Jim_Bob

Jim_Bob — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:35:58 +0000

Review by Jim_Bob

Rating: 4.00

Tags: cosy, quick bite, good brew

This place is often missed by the casual visitor to the town as its about 200 meters from the High Street just beyond the Coast Road Hotel.
You can enjoy a delicious light lunch for those who are watching thei figure but beware; there are lots of very tempting goodies to enjoy.
An obvious good choice for morning coffee or afternoon tea accompanied by a beautiful cream pastry. Don't worry their are healthier options for the strong willed among you. Seek this place out you will not be diappointed!This place is often missed by the casual visitor to the town as its about 200 meters from the High Street just beyond the Coast Road Hotel.
You can enjoy a delicious light lunch for those who are watching thei figure but beware; there are lots of very tempting goodies to enjoy.
An obvious good choice for morning coffee or afternoon tea accompanied by a beautiful cream pastry. Don't worry their are healthier options for the strong willed among you. Seek this place out you will not be diappointed!